Associate AI Engineer

PUBLIC is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Candidates from non-traditional backgrounds and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The Role PUBLIC is looking to hire an Associate AI Engineer to join our expanding team. As an Associate AI Engineer at PUBLIC, you will work on intricate technical projects and collaborate with prominent industry professionals and clients to devise state-of-the-art AI solutions. This is a unique chance to elevate your career whilst working on projects that have a significant impact on society. Responsibilities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and create AI solutions for client challenges and provide technical support throughout the entire project lifecycle - Develop and deploy machine learning models from prototype to deployed productionised state, and assess their performance - Design and implement data pipelines for data ingestion, analysis, and conversion to supply AI models - Develop strategies and implement techniques for data exploration and visualizations to generate insights and suggestions for clients - Employ data science and engineering techniques to analyze data and create dashboards, using PowerBI or similar - Work with clients and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and create customized solutions that fulfill their needs - Conduct research and keep updated with emerging AI trends and technologies, and explore new methods to enhance project efficiency and quality Requirements Essential Skills - Substantial experience in machine learning, data mining, and predictive modeling - Proficiency in Python programming language and related libraries (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy) - Demonstrated experience in building end-to-end data pipeline solutions and deploying machine learning algorithms to production systems - Solid understanding of statistical analysis, big data processing technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark), and cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment What You Don’t Need A degree, or a traditional educational background. Benefits Visa This role is based in the United Kingdom, and starting employment will be conditional on the candidate’s Right to Work in the UK. For those who are eligible to acquire the Right to Work in the UK, we offer the opportunity to borrow up to £2,000 towards visa-related costs. Salary and Benefits The salary for this position will be £33,063 per annum. Like the rest of the company, you will benefit from: - Company pension scheme - Discretionary bonus scheme - 25 days of annual leave (prorated for part-time employment), which increases one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days (in addition to bank holidays) - Investment in your learning & development: 6 days of paid L&D leave per year and a £300 per year learning budget to continually improve your skills through our learning platform, Learnerbly - A “Wellness Budget” of £300 a year to spend on activities that support your wellness, such as gym membership, yoga, mindfulness, or whatever works for you - Mental health support through our EAP, Lifeworks - Access to discounts & financial aid using our EAP, Lifeworks & Charlie HR - A Cycle to Work Scheme - providing you with a tax-efficient way to purchase a new bike - A work MacBook, and a £300 “working from home” budget to ensure you have all the equipment you need to work safely when not in the office - The flexibility to work up to 20 days per calendar year outside of the country of your employment - Hybrid working flexibility which can be agreed with your line manager upon starting - Community groups such as Women at PUBLIC, Parents and Carers, LGBTQ+, Race & Ethnicity Group. - Regular company-wide social events and other team-led activities About PUBLIC We started PUBLIC because we were collectively frustrated that the technology revolution was not having a positive enough impact on the public sector. We strived to change that status quo and foster meaningful, enduring, and impactful relationships between innovative technology companies and government bodies. We believed that this would play a crucial role in helping to transform the public sector into a digitally-equipped, innovation powerhouse in its own right. From the inception of PUBLIC, our mission has been to aid the public sector in delivering exceptional, digitally-enabled services for citizens. We help public bodies transform the services they offer to create a better society for all, leveraging the power of digital technologies and adopting innovative approaches to deliver public services. Our London home is PUBLIC Hall, a vibrant co-working space in the heart of Westminster; in Berlin, we co-founded the government’s GovTech Campus. We continue to nurture these communities, support innovators, and provide the public sector with easy access to a pipeline of innovative solutions. The closing date for this position is 08/10/2023.